With so much misinformation, it's hard to decipher what's real from what's not, and what's wise from what's foolish. But we have an AMAZING handbook explicitly written to help us gain wisdom and understanding to move through this life the way God intended! I will give you seven ways I try to keep myself from being led astray by false doctrine. Please research the scriptures for yourself and take them to God in prayer! Part 2 of 2!

7 Tips and Scriptures Referenced:

• You must read the Word of God for yourself. 2 Tim 2:14-17; Col. 2:3-4; 2 Peter 3:16-18

• Attend a Bible-believing, Spirit-led church. John 14:26; Heb. 10:24-25, 13:7; Eph. 2:19; 1 Peter 2:9-10; James 5:16; Proverbs 27:17

• Ask the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in all truth. John 16:8-15; 1 John 4:1-3

• Surround yourself with like-minded people. Phil. 2:5; Psalms 1:1; 1 Cor. 15:33; Proverbs 13:20; Romans 16:17-18

• Shield your eye and ear gates. 1 Cor 10:23; Proverbs 4:20-27

• Ask God for wisdom and discernment. 1 John 4:1; Phil. 1:9-10; James 1:5; Proverbs 1:7; Job 28:23, 28

• Make the Word of God your standard. Psalm 119:105; John 8:28; 2 Tim. 3:16; Josh 1:8